Non-Invasive Ventilation: Key Concepts
Learn about the basic concepts of non-invasive ventilation, including indications and contraindications.
Learning Objectives
Recall foundational terminology and modes of non‑invasive ventilation (CPAP vs. BiPAP)
Explain key cardiopulmonary physiologic effects of non‑invasive positive pressure ventilation
Apply appropriate indications for NIV based on hypoxemia, hypercapnia, work of breathing, and upper airway obstruction
Analyze patient‑specific factors to determine when NIV is appropriate versus when invasive airway support is required
Evaluate contraindications and monitoring requirements to safely implement NIV and avoid delayed intubation
Author(s)
Robert Graham, MD
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology
Critical Care and Pain Medicine | Boston Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Graham R, Wolbrink TA. Non-Invasive Ventilation: Key Concepts. 9/2012. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3052/non-invasive-ventilation-key-concepts.